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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3GNCA13D98S699882 · Checked Oct 29, 2026
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3GNCA13D98S•••••• 2008 Chevrolet HHR

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542on the model
164builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Steering 2 Electrical System 1 Engine 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System fire Mar 2015
Was driving home from the store and there was smoke coming from underneath the dash. I pulled over and myself and the passenger got out. The next second or two, fire started erupting from the dash. The fire department was called immediately. About 15 minutes passed and the car…
Engine Jun 2021
Engine cuts out , loses power ar random times. Especially when the air is humid. Constant smell of leaking gasoline
Steering Apr 2014
2008 chevrolet hhr. Consumer requests reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the power steering light illuminated and the turn signal switch failed. The dealer found an internal failure within the turn signal switch and an internal failure within the…
Steering Oct 2013
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the power steering light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3GNCA13D98S699882 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.